The Transformative Art of Healing Dolls: A Guided Process Making Art Dolls for Self Discovery, Awareness and HealingBOOK STATUSI have finished designing pages 1-110 of estimated 170 page book.Those pages are now being put into InDesign Program by my graphic artist.I am working on it every day.As soon as book is published I will announce to you and the world.GOAL is Spring Equinox​

Come Home to Your SelfI teach how to make figurative, symbolic, meaningful sculptures and art that allow a woman to embrace, nurture, and connect with her feminine wholeness, wisdom and power.

Here's an interview from 2013 when I taught at Moontree Studios in Donaldson, Indiana.

Healing Doll Maker and TeacherA true healing doll does not heal you; the doll simply reflects back to you your innate capacity to heal.​She is a reflector, or a loving transparency.

A true healing teacher does not teach you; she does not see you as inherently separate from her. She simply reflects back your own inner knowing, and reminds you of the vastness of your being. She is a mirror, a signpost.

And love is the space in which all of this is possible; love heals, and we learn best in a loving field, no threat of failure, no punishment.Inspired by adapted from Jeff Fosterhttp://www.lifewithoutacentre.com/

In the meantime check out an article written in Minnesota Women's Press Magazine

The Thread of EmotionBarb Kobe's healing dolls transfer feelings from the inside to the outside.by Norma Smith Olsonfrom the article"She works with archetypes and concepts such as guardians, scapegoats, loving kindness, talismen and inner healers. She uses a process called visual journaling--first creating flat images with watercolor or collage to epict an emotion or a story, and then creating a three-dimensional doll or figure."

"I believe that making a figure--that you can hold in your hand--will mirror some aspects of yourself. It is really more powerful and transformative than making a flat drawing."

What People say,

“Barb is a creative genius who goes out of her way to produce innovative, quality products. I cannot say enough for her skills and her work ethic! Her skills have helped countless people around the world.” Kelly Guinan

“Barb is a fabulous teacher who loves to share her many years of experience making whimsical and soulful “dolls”. Her doll sculpting process is a form of creative expression that engages the psyche and brings healing and insight.” Val Olson, Minneapolis

“She is not only unique, but compassionate, funny and knows exactly how to make learning about yourself a fun experience!”